THE DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS
IL MONDO IN ITALIANO
Cambridge, MA - 617-876-5160
PLIDA & ITALIAN CLASSES
Registration Now Open!
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Learn Italian in a fun and immersive environment, with small class sizes, plus expert instructors to guide you on your path to learning a new language. ​​​​
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Unsure which class is right for you? Contact placementexams@dantemass.org or onlineschool@dantemass.org to receive a self-assessment test based on the content of the Nuovo Espresso textbook.
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Winter 2025: Online
​​Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks on Mondays,Tuesdays, Wednesdays or
Thursdays on the following days:
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Mondays from January 14, 2025 to March 17, 2025
Tuesdays from January 15 2025 to March 18, 2024
Wednesdays from January 16, 2025 to March 19, 2025
Thursdays from January 17, 2025 to March 20, 2025
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PLIDA A1.1 Beginner​​
Spring 2025: Online
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(Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks)
TBA
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Due to the rising costs associated with running our classes, we regret to inform you that the course price has increased to $325 for Dante members and $350 for non-members. To receive your member promotional code, please email us at admin@dantemass.org.
Classes
(Online & In-Person)
In-Person Course Questions: inpersonclasses@dantemass.org
Online Course Questions:onlineschool@dantemass.org
Unsure which class is right for you? Contact Placementexams@dantemass.org to receive a self-assessment test based on the content of the Nuovo Espresso textbook.
FAQs
What Can I Expect?
Our students learn to hone their language skills in a fun, engaging, and culture-oriented environment, progressively improving their expertise in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In our classes, students listen to Italian songs and have conversations, watch Italian movie excerpts, present their projects, and, most importantly, are constantly engaged in group or paired activities.
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What is PLIDA?
The PLIDA program follows the guidelines of the European Committee for the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Hence, the program focuses on the development of the four basic linguistic competencies (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with a particular accent on cultural matters.
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How long is each session?
Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks.
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What is the tuition? ​
Tuition for online classes is regularly $350, Dante members Pay $325. Tuition must be paid in full before the beginning of the first class. Late Registration Fee: $25
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​Do you have a refund policy?
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must notify the instructor no later than the second class meeting. Tuition will be refunded less an administration fee of $50. No Paypal fees will be refunded. In the event the course is canceled, full tuition will be refunded, minus Eventbrite fee. There are no refunds after the second week of classes. We may grant credit vouchers valid for the following trimester for unforeseen serious medical conditions.​ Unfortunately, fees associated with credit card transactions cannot be refunded.
What is the class size?
Classes have to have a minimum number of 4 registered students in order to start. Class size is limited to a maximum number of 14 students in person, and 12 online.
​Where do I get my textbook?
Nuovo Espresso is our required Textbook. Links to purchase the different levels of textbooks are provided in the class descriptions.
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Do you offer Private Lessons?
Private lessons are not available at this time.
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Can I pay by Check?
Classes can be paid in full by check at the start of the semester. Please email admin@dantemass.org
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Additional Questions?
​For more information and for questions you may have about the school and its Italian language classes, please email ONLY inpersonclasses@dantemass.org or onlineschool@dantemass.org
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